1001 Albums Summary

Decent. Far better than contemporary punk albums at the time. Can see the influence on almost every punk band after them. Wouldn’t re-listen to it often enough but appreciate its pioneering sound

An absolute treasure, a gem, the GOAT. King of noise albums. Ruins the rest of Sonic Youths discography for me because the other albums can’t come close to this. Perhaps a little too long would be the only criticism

Like it was written by ghosts of American highways and train lines. None of the pomp and polish of his other work but a stunning, stripped back acoustic record that captures the working man spirit of much of Springsteen’s work

Not hugely keen although she has a great voice

Similar to the Clash’s first album, influenced almost everything after it in that genre and paved a way for rap. But definitely has some dated themes that are a product of the time. Influential, but not a repeat listener for me

The good songs are great and pure classic Bowie, the bad songs are twee and forgettable so makes the listen a slightly up and down experience

Started well but trailed off later in the record. Can hear some influences on Springsteens early records here. Nice listen but probably wouldn’t revisit

Some good moments and interesting instrumentation throughout. Really enjoyed the instrumental song but some of the poppier songs weakened the record vs the heavier stuff. Feel like other records from the same era hold up better

Very enjoyable record. Instrumentation and vocals are both incredible with some unexpected, modern sounding techniques for the time it was recorded. Prefer the conceptual part/first half of the record as the second half sounds slightly mashed together with off cuts but still great songs

A fucking racket…vocals like a cheese grater to the brain

Better record than I thought it would be. Couple of the songs were pretty cookie cutter southern rock noise but some decent classic rock in other places

Feels like a soundtrack to a dream. Can see the influences on Nick Cave and Radiohead in places. A really beautiful record

Dynamic and interesting record with amazing string and acoustic instrumentation. Nice use of guest vocalists and some hard hitting lyrics and themes. Great stuff and a shining example of what rap music can be

A couple of great tracks on here such as the title track and Across the Universe. It works as a whole album but wouldn’t listen to too many of the tracks on their own. I prefer this sound to the earlier glam rock Bowie

Interesting record, background music in the best way. Great example of experimental krautrock and seems to have influenced many bands across many genres. A little frustrating in places because of the length of some passages

Love the laid back, lo-fi style beats on this. Always enjoy the flow of Methods rapping. Nice use of simple samples.

Lyrically, a bit of a parody these days but a clearly influential record at the time and had a huge impact on the genre especially mixing rock music and guitars with rap/hip-hop.

Beautiful, dark and mysterious. Nick Cave (and Warren Ellis) at his best. I don’t think the Bad Seeds music will ever be for everyone but for those who find joy and comfort in the sadder things in life this album is a must listen.

Some good bits but nothing majorly memorable on there for my liking. Plenty of better records coming out of the grunge scene

Just a not very good version of Springsteen’s first couple of records.

Definitely better than anticipated. It absolutely stinks of the 90’s but some of the lesser known songs on here are pretty cool compared to the overplayed big hits. The vocals can grate a little for my taste… The musical equivalent of ‘Friends’

A classic bad seeds album but I feel it misses some of the more cinematic elements of the more recent Nick Cave records. Definitely some great moments and probably a grower with more to find on each listen

Background music in a burger restaurant or something like that. It was fine but repetitive. Definitely didn’t need to listen to it before I die

Fantastic record, really enjoyed the vibe from the live recording. Amazing instrumentation throughout. Would never have come across this album without this project…

One of the best debut albums ever. Hasn’t aged at all and sounds as good on the 100th listen as it does on the first.

The musicianship throughout this is fantastic. Really enjoyed the feel of this album. Knew of Joni but had never taken the time to listen, would definitely revisit the album. Didn’t think the last track really matched the vibe of the rest of the album though.

Glam rock just isn’t for me.

I feel like this record has influenced so many of my favourite artists. Went straight back in for a second listen. Big fan 🦇

Grew up with a lot of ska and reggae but this album completely passed me by. Wish I’d heard it sooner. Its everything you’d want from a roots reggae album, important themes, beautiful gang vocals, laid back rhythms.

Much better metal out there. Clearly an influential record but as with most things, what came after is much better. Teachers Pet can get in the bin.

As with most albums of this genre and time, the recording lets it down. Vocals aren’t my favourite from the early thrash records but other than that it’s a pretty enjoyable record.

I’ll never understand anyone who wakes up and actively puts this album on

Not listening to any of this cunts records.

Stunning. A couple of songs throw the vibe off a little (there’s more to life…) but overall a beautiful record.

Some great, some forgettable. Fun record in places. ‘Editions of you’ was a toe tapper and ‘In every house…’ was a great gothic sounding track. Whole album got more experimental as it went on.

Never listened to this album yet somehow knew almost every song from it. Not to my taste but an absolute hit machine at the time.

Sounds like some decent songs with a bunch of Fisher Price instruments played over the tracks. I’ve always wanted to like New Order but the majority of their work is ruined by awful synth choices over what would be otherwise good songs. Less said about the lyrics the better half the time too

An ok album. Not a scratch on Joshua Tree and earlier work. I feel like this is where they started to go inside themselves abit

One of those great Sunday afternoon albums. Love the feel of the songs in the live setting but not a record I’d visit too often

A bit long, could do with some cutting down to make it more streamline but generally a decent record

Certainly better than their Arthur album but still pretty bland. Starts off ok but descends into bland 60’s twee shite nearer the end

Altered my brain chemistry when I first listened to this as a kid. Bangers from start to finish.

I love this record but it’s definitely too long in places. Master of the new wave of jazz/funk artists out there

Nope 👎

I reckon if you played this album to people without the name attached, the ratings would be much higher. Yes their recent work is pop trash but their first few records were fantastic. Excellent debut but I prefer their 2nd & 3rd records overall

Sounds like an early Bowie parody album. Thought I’d enjoy this as I love Albarns work both solo and Gorillaz but this album ain’t it

Sultans lifts it up about a star or so and is easily the best song here by a country mile. Not a bad album by any stretch, but kind of plods along doing nothing

Nahh

Whilst I believe the album comes from a good place, it’s just too cheesy and a pastiche of a genre that is already abit much.

There were some nice moments (Streets of Kenny, Danielle) on this but that would be obliterated the next minute by the most middle of the road Britpop indie crap. Really frustrating album

Good record but it doesn’t quite reach the heights of Elephant or White Blood Cells for me.

The Beatles in space right? That isn’t a compliment to The Beatles or space. I feel like this album should be good but it just isn’t. Same song for about an hour.

Every song is the fucking same. It’s either I’ll break your heart, you’ll break my heart or I’m gonna finger ol’ Peggy Sue when we get back from the movies. Give me my 30 minutes back.

Never really listend to much Elvis outside of the radio hits and found myself enjoying this more than I thought I would. There were a few tracks that I didn't really gel with especially the ballads, but some others (Kentucky Rain, Suspicious Minds) I thought were great. Musically its incredible, but probably wouldn't return to listen too often.

An incredibly divisive character, probably even to himself. However I love The Smiths and parts of his solo discography although I think he has better material than this record personally. Morrissey is a good exercise in separating the art and the artist I guess.

Haunting. A great album but a very difficult listen in places.

The hits are great but the rest is a bit forgettable. It’s fine but nothing special.

'Down' and 'Jump into the Fire' are bangers. Didn't know this was the Coconut song guy either. Fun little record.

Immaculate album. Perfect from front to back.

Not for me at all. Recording sounds awful with far too much reverb. Most of the songs here aren’t even good pop songs with the exception of Freedom. The rest is very difficult to get through and I honestly couldn’t wait for it to be over

Well consider me surprised. I was expecting this to be pure pop shite and I was pleasantly shocked to find myself truly enjoying this record. I believe William Orbits inclusion probably had a lot to do with what I loved about it but still. It is a bit on the long side though which lets it down near the end.

Good album ruined by its production. I casually enjoy Iron Maiden but prefer the Bruce fronted stuff.

I truly dislike The Beatles

What a horrible sounding record. Feels like a collection of songs just jumbled together with the odd gem (Storms and most of the Stevie fronted songs) in amongst the garbage.

A good album by a great band. Daydream Nation is still gold standard for Sonic Youth in my opinion

I’ve always loved Spellbound but never checked out anything else from this record. That was a mistake as this is a cracking post punk/goth album. Immediate re listen